Touring an exuberant patchwork quilt of hope and love.
The Legacy of Sanguinetti, Yuma’s Merchant Prince
Meet one of Yuma’s favored sons, an Italian-American who made a profound impact on the community.
The Casino That Isn’t and Arizona’s First Motel
Besides the movie “3:10 to Yuma,” I knew nothing about the border city in southwestern Arizona. I hadn’t even seen the movie, either the original or the remake, so the only thing I really knew was that there was a place called Yuma and there were outlaws and a train. So how, you ask, did …
3 Reasons to Escape to Ruidoso, New Mexico
This post is sponsored by Discover Ruidoso Earlier this year my husband and I visited thirteen states on an epic road trip from the Chicago-area to San Diego and back, taking a meandering loop that covered 6,479 miles. One place we didn’t visit, and I wish we had, was Ruidoso, New Mexico. This resort town is off …
A rainy day visit to Castle Dome Mine Museum
Enter the ghost town left by the longest-running mines in Arizona.
The Serendipity of Rio Bravo Brewing Company
Beer is big in Albuquerque. It’s so big they have a Brewery District. Capital B. Capital D. Not all the breweries are in the Brewery District, but they have a Brewery District, and that means that this is a place that appreciates craft beer. (Oh, Albuquerque, have I told you lately how much I love you?) …
Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites: Where the Past is Always Present
The Coronado Historic Site and Jemez Historic Site in New Mexico take you back in time, but they also help illustrate the Pueblo Indians of today.
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A Night at the Drive-In: San Diego’s Outdoor Movie Theaters
Southern California’s beautiful weather makes it the perfect place for outdoor movies.
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Pick Your Own Berries at these San Diego U-Pick Farms
There’s nothing like getting out into the field and picking your own berries, so we’ve found nearby San Diego U-Pick Farms.
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Destination San Diego: Manchester Grand Hyatt
If you’ve taken a boat tour of San Diego Bay you’ve seen the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Its two towers soar over the city skyline with distinctive architecture that make them instantly recognizable. Flanked by Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center, a short walk away from the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego Harbor, the …
Wild West Adventure: There’s monsters in that there valley
Saturday, September 08, 2007 4:57pm We just entered Idaho . I’ve now been in six states in as many days. I-84 leaving Utah and entering this state has exits specifically for ranches, and the interstate is flanked by them. Beyond the fields barren from fire or grazing are dun colored mountain ranges. Occasionally there are …
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